Human Services at Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Southern Wesleyan University graduates in human services earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Wesleyan University Compares for Human Services
All 94 colleges reporting human services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,314 | $65,021 | #1 | $41,551 |
| 2 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $66,583 | $59,946 | #3 | $51,659 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,190 | $57,123 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #14 | $45,799 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #15 | $45,799 |
| 6 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $60,091 | $57,194 | #4 | $43,105 |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $58,130 | $60,332 | #2 | $34,359 |
| 8 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $58,117 | $51,004 | #29 | $39,099 |
| 9 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $57,910 | $55,118 | #6 | — |
| 10 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $56,827 | $54,088 | #12 | $42,839 |
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| 56 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $47,742 | $49,056 | #47 | $39,554 |
| 57 | Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI | $47,559 | $50,145 | #35 | $35,205 |
| 58 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $47,540 | $49,214 | #45 | $30,437 |
| 59 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $47,528 | $52,701 | #20 | $32,290 |
| 60 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $46,785 | $50,163 | #34 | $37,571 |
| 61 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $46,580 | $49,972 | #37 | $36,020 |
| 62 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $46,467 | $49,458 | #42 | $39,173 |
Other Majors at Southern Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,278 | $52,070 | #697 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $52,534 | $40,834 | #80 of 113 |
| Biology | $47,882 | $39,464 | #738 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,006 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $31,326 | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | $28,636 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | — | $25,785 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Wesleyan University human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,290 one year after graduating and $47,528 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Wesleyan University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Southern Wesleyan University ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Southern Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,041.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.